Category: Travel
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The GENE kicked in.
If you happen to be along the Almafi Coast in Italy head to Salerno for a bit of menswear shopping. Walking on the Via Mercanti in the old city I saw Ferlazzo Giuseppe store with a sign posted of 50% off. My “SALE GENE” kicked in. The two floor store carries some stylish Neapolitan pieces.
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Walking After 7 Tastings
Over a few October days I wondered the Wine Country Franconia during some wine tasting while also enjoying the views. I must admit, after tasting severals different wines, walking is the vineyards is not as easy as it looks.
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A Lot Charm In A Small Place
I visited Volkach on a late Saturday. Another wine country town situated above the Main River in the Franconia Region of Bavaria. A charming square in the centre, a high tower gate on the main street was picture perfect. I visited the 8.700 habitants municipality on a late Saturday afternoon. Being in the wine growing…
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Dettlelbach on the Main
A quick day trip to the Franconia town of Dettelbach. The hilly committee of 7.000 nestled in wine country dates back 1300 years. The Medieval aura is complete with a wall and guard towers, some converted to homes.
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Wine and Loveliness
Touring Wine Country in Franconia Germany, even the entrances sparkle with the mood of the harvest season in October.
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Lufthansa vs Ryanair
The difference is REAL! Lufthansa and Ryanair are completely different flying experiences. You pay a low fare to get to a destination. One is basically a cattle wagon while the other has a customer service dimension. Don’t complain, sit back and tolerate what paying pennies can buy. I took a flight to Milan on Ryanair.…
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Salerno On Tap
More to come on the undedapprecicated Amalfi city. I had a two day then loved the coastal resort.
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LUCKY US
A dinner time view we had all to ourselves. Who could we argue? All the details are coming soon.
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Pompeii
Haunting. Tragic. Inspiring. What can anyone write about Pompeii that has not been written before? The Roman city fell victim to the Mount Vesuvius. Mother Nature claimed the city one evening burying the ancient metropolis under levels of deadly ash almost 2000 years ago. Visiting the site 2 times in August. I admit, Pompeii stirs…
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My Mother Made It
A new series based on my cuisine experiences in Italy. The title comes from a conversation about who prepares the food in the kitchen. The guy replied, “My Mother Made It”. I had no more to say. Of course pasta plays a role in the story. How much?